Petula Martyn

A survey by EY Ireland reveals over a third of respondents believe the availability of capital will prove to be a potential obstacle to financing activity in the construction of houses.

Flogas has announced plans to deliver €50 million worth of solar energy projects over the next five years to large Irish businesses through its new Solar as a Service offering.

It is one of the most significant changes to the way we work since the industrial revolution.

"In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes," wrote Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

The cost of living continues to felt among consumers with 72% saying they expect Christmas shopping to be significantly more expensive this year, while 36% expect to spend less compared to last year.

The CEO of Maxol has said the cap on retail floorspace of 100m² in the forecourt and convenience retail sector needs to be lifted to facilitate growth.

It has been a good week for Elon Musk. The world's richest man has been appointed by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency.

The global investment landscape looks set to enter a period of divergence as the return of a Trump administration in the US sets the tone for the year ahead.

Black Friday sales are an established part of the Irish retail calendar, as demonstrated by a Bank of Ireland report which shows spending by its customers was up 6.8% on last year.

The average household will spend €1555 more in retail during the month of December compared to other months, and that's up 1% on last year.